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By IG
May 25, 2022
Conservative majority hollows out precedent on ineffective-counsel claims in federal court
In Shinn v. Ramirez and Jones, two men on Arizona’s death row raised claims in habeas corpus proceedings that their trial attorneys were constitutionally ineffective – one for failing to investigate evidence suggesting his client could not have committed
By IG
May 25, 2022
The morning read for Tuesday, May 24
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at [email protected]. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: The Supreme Court Just
By IG
May 25, 2022
Courts may not “make up” new procedural rules to favor arbitration
In a series of decisions, the Supreme Court has insisted that the Federal Arbitration Act requires courts to put arbitration contracts on “equal footing” with other kinds of contracts. These decisions have often favored companies seeking to enforce arbitr
By IG
May 25, 2022